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Examiner - GCSE - Chemistry (2016 Specification)

Pearson

London

Remote

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking dedicated GCSE Chemistry Examiners to join their team. This role involves marking candidates' responses with precision, ensuring adherence to marking schemes and examination procedures. Successful candidates will possess a high level of subject knowledge and relevant teaching experience, enabling them to contribute to maintaining high educational standards. The marking period runs from May to July, with training provided in May and June. If you are passionate about education and have the expertise to guide students' assessments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years.
Must have a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher.

Mark accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

ePEN

A GCSE Chemistry (2016 Specification) Examiner marks candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

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Responsibilities

To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience/qualifications needed

You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant qualification subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher

Competencies required

You will have the ability to work well under pressure
You will have the ability to meet deadlines
You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme

Additional information

The marking period is between May - July.
The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.

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